New guidance to give greater protection to tenants
Housing Minister unveils new guidance for local authorities to give greater protection to tenants, and reform the private rented sector for the better.
Following the success of a nationwide programme of workshops rolled out by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to help enforcement officers learn from one another, guidance was published yesterday to ensure that those responsible for protecting tenants can use the powers available to them to maximum effect.
In addition to online support for Local Authorities, the guide for tenants and landlords brings together the rights and responsibilities of each, provides links to in depth guidance on legislation and complements previous steps by the government to support those in the private rented sector, including through the How to let and How to rent guides.
“This package of support for those working on the frontline of the private rented sector will ensure they are fully equipped to make use of any new powers which can improve the lives of tenants trapped in poor quality accommodation.
“This, along with our further guidance for tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities, builds on the ongoing work which sets out to make renting fairer and more accessible for all whilst also ensuring that everyone has a home which is safe and secure.”Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP
A copy of guidance document outlining landlord and tenant rights and their responsibilities in the private rented sector can be found here.